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AMIANTE PULVERISE [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-11-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Construction Materials
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- asbestos-containing
1, record 1, English, asbestos%2Dcontaining
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- asbestos-bearing 2, record 1, English, asbestos%2Dbearing
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Improperly removing asbestos-containing floor coverings could result in the release of high levels of asbestos. [The] EPA [Environmental Protection Agency] recommends that you leave asbestos-containing floor coverings in place, provided the material is in good condition. 3, record 1, English, - asbestos%2Dcontaining
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
asbestos-containing drywall, asbestos-containing floor tile 4, record 1, English, - asbestos%2Dcontaining
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de construction
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- amianté
1, record 1, French, amiant%C3%A9
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour être dangereux, l'amiante doit être pulvérisé en poussière et mis en suspension dans l'air. Si vous sablez un mur amianté, percez un ciment amianté ou frappez à répétition un isolant à tuyaux, par exemple, vous risquez de propager des poussières d’amiante dans l'air. 2, record 1, French, - amiant%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-10-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Management
- Construction Materials
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- asbestos condition 1, record 2, English, asbestos%20condition
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A distinction is made between its state and its condition here, because in some applications, such as sprayed- or trowelled-on friable insulation, the asbestos may be in good condition but it is in an inherently hazardous state. 2, record 2, English, - asbestos%20condition
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Gestion environnementale
- Matériaux de construction
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- état de l’amiante
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9tat%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bamiante
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nous distinguons «risque» et «état» parce que, dans certaines applications, par exemple pulvérisé ou projeté sur un isolant friable, l'amiante peut se trouver en bon état mais présenter un risque inhérent. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9tat%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bamiante
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-04-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Fire Prevention
- Asbestos Mining
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sprayed asbestos
1, record 3, English, sprayed%20asbestos
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Gun applied hydrated asbestos containing cement that is about 60% asbestos fiber. 2, record 3, English, - sprayed%20asbestos
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Many members of the rescue teams might have been exposed to asbestos when they took off the steel frames clad with sprayed asbestos. 3, record 3, English, - sprayed%20asbestos
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Prévention des incendies
- Mines d'amiante
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- amiante floqué
1, record 3, French, amiante%20floqu%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- amiante projeté 2, record 3, French, amiante%20projet%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- amiante pulvérisé 3, record 3, French, amiante%20pulv%C3%A9ris%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le flocage d’amiante [...] est une revêtement obtenu par projection, au pistolet, de fibres d’amiante pour protéger des risques d’incendie [...] L’amiante floqué peut contenir jusqu’à 92 % de fibres libres susceptibles d’être dispersées dans l’air sous l’effet de l’usure du temps ou des manipulations. 1, record 3, French, - amiante%20floqu%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Charpentes métalliques : très souvent revêtues d’une couche d’amiante projetée (flocage) [...] 2, record 3, French, - amiante%20floqu%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-03-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Management
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- inherently hazardous state 1, record 4, English, inherently%20hazardous%20state
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A distinction is made between its state and its condition here, because in some applications, such as sprayed- or trowelled-on friable insulation, the asbestos may be in good condition but it is in an inherently hazardous state. 1, record 4, English, - inherently%20hazardous%20state
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Gestion environnementale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- risque inhérent
1, record 4, French, risque%20inh%C3%A9rent
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nous distinguons «risque» et «état» parce que, dans certaines applications, par exemple pulvérisé ou projeté sur un isolant friable, l'amiante peut se trouver en bon état mais présenter un risque inhérent. 1, record 4, French, - risque%20inh%C3%A9rent
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-03-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Management
- Construction Methods
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- friable insulation 1, record 5, English, friable%20insulation
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A distinction is made between its state and its condition here, because in some applications, such as sprayed- or trowelled-on friable insulation, the asbestos may be in good condition but it is in an inherently hazardous state. 1, record 5, English, - friable%20insulation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Gestion environnementale
- Procédés de construction
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- isolant friable
1, record 5, French, isolant%20friable
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nous distinguons «risque» et «état» parce que, dans certaines applications, par exemple pulvérisé ou projeté sur un isolant friable, l'amiante peut se trouver en bon état mais présenter un risque inhérent. 1, record 5, French, - isolant%20friable
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-03-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Management
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- good condition 1, record 6, English, good%20condition
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In evaluating a building or other work, it is critical to determine the state or condition of the asbestos. A distinction is made between its state and its condition here, because in some applications, such as sprayed- or trowelled-on friable insulation, the asbestos may be in good condition but it is in an inherently hazardous state. 1, record 6, English, - good%20condition
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Gestion environnementale
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- bon état 1, record 6, French, bon%20%C3%A9tat
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En évaluant un bâtiment ou un autre ouvrage, il est vital de déterminer le risque que présente l'amiante ou l'état dans lequel il se trouve. Nous distinguons «risque »et «état »parce que, dans certaines applications, par exemple pulvérisé ou projeté sur un isolant friable, l'amiante peut se trouver en bon état mais présenter un risque inhérent. 1, record 6, French, - bon%20%C3%A9tat
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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